2005 GMC Envoy air bags problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 GMC Envoy — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver swerved into the front of the vehicle, causing a front collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit his face again on the steering wheel, but did not…”
filed Mar 28, 2025
“On steering wheel where the GMC logo is . Melted/Melting from underneath. Some type of clear color gooey. Have been told it is seal for airbag. Also none of the chimes are not working at all example * seat belts, door,blinkers,dashboard chimes *dummy lights*,along with Bose stereo. Last issues are…”
filed Jul 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC…Campaign 06V417000 · Oct 31, 2006
Air Bags problems in other Envoy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Envoy | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Envoy | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 Envoy | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 Envoy | 30 | 8% |
| 2003 Envoy | 37 | 9% |
| 2002 Envoy | 41 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 GMC Envoy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.